SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK Countertop Can Opener EC43 Shown ? 1-800-231-9786 QUESTIONS? Please call us TOLL FREE! MODELS EC42, EC42C, EC43, EC43B
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: ■ Please read all instructions. ■ To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put can opener, cord, or plug in water or other liquid. ■ Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. ■ Turn unit off and unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. ■ Avoid contacting moving parts.
POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug—one blade is wider than the other. As a safety feature, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature by modifying the plug in any way.
How To Use 1. First, install the Magnet. Line up the vertical tab on the Magnet assembly with the vertical hole on the Pierce Lever, then push into the Pierce Lever, and turn until it locks into position. (Figure A) 2. Plug the cord into a standard, Figure A 120-volt electrical outlet. 3. Lift up the right side of the Pierce Lever. Tip the can on an angle so that the rim of the can is under the support post. Lower the Pierce Lever, making sure the Cutter Blade is inside the rim of the can.
CAN OPENING TIPS • This Can Opener should not be used to open cans that are designed to be opened by another method, such as a pull tab, ring opener, pull strip, peel-off foil seal, or rolling key (i.e. *Spam®, **Crisco®, sardines, etc.). This Can Opener will not open rimless cans. • If there is a bump or dent in the rim of the can, open the other end or start the cutting action just beyond the dent. Cans with heavy seams, uneven rims or odd shapes may cause the Can Opener to stall.
down while the knife is being sharpened. This will lessen any movement across the countertop during knife sharpening. 3. Lower the end of the knife blade which is closest to the handle into either the right or left Slot of the Sharpener until it lightly touches the Grinding Wheel. (Figure D) Pull the knife blade through the Slot, bringing it toward you slowly. (Allow approximately 3-4 seconds per Figure D pass for an 8” blade.) 4. For best results, sharpen the entire blade length in one continuous stroke.
6. The Grinding Wheel is specially designed to prevent “burning” of the knife blade. If the Wheel stalls or stops, the blade is being pressed too hard against the Wheel. 7. Both the Can Opener and the Knife Sharpener are intended for household use only. Do not use the Sharpener for more than 5 minutes at one time. Allow it to cool at least 15 minutes after sharpening knives before using again. This will prevent motor burnout due to overheating.
The Assembly can be washed by hand in hot, sudsy water, rinsed and dried thoroughly. After each cleaning, add a few drops of cooking or mineral oil to the Cutter Blade. 3. Before replacing the Pierce Lever Assembly, wipe the Can Opener body, and area around the drive wheel with a slightly damp cloth. A mild cleaner can be used to remove stubborn spots. Be sure to dry the unit thoroughly before next use. 4.
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FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product against any defects that are due to faulty material or workmanship for a twoyear period after the original date of consumer purchase or receipt as a gift. This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accident or misuse. If the product should become defective within the warranty period, we will repair it or elect to replace it free of charge.
